Free online event
Advance your writing in the UK Civil Service
Exclusively for UK Civil Servants
Monday, Nov 21, 2022
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You'll learn how to:
- Recognise the importance of great writing in the civil service
- Understand key principles for better writing
- Identify ways to improve your own writing skills
Speakers
Speaker resources
- Civil Service Writing Skills Academy (only available to UK civil servants)
- Government Campus Writing Skills
- Online Government Campus Writing Skills prospectus
- Better Writing Skills
- Hemingway App
Apolitical resources
- Advance your writing in government course
- The public servants' guide to effective writing
- Considerations for writing in the public sector
It’s no secret that great written communication is the key to effective working in the civil service.
From drafting emails or memos, to penning policy briefs, it’s essential to be able to communicate clearly, concisely and confidently.
Watch this free online workshop, organised in collaboration with the UK Government Skills & Curriculum Unit, to learn how to advance your writing in the UK Civil Service. You’ll learn about why it’s so important to have excellent writing skills in the civil service, and you’ll get a sneak peek into a new Apolitical course, Advance your Writing in Government.
This event is being held as part of the Government Campus and Policy Profession’s ‘Getting Things Done in Government’ month. To see a full calendar of upcoming events, click here.
Who should watch:
This workshop is for UK Civil Servants, working in any department at any level of seniority who want to learn how to develop stronger writing skills.
Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us.
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Speakers
Mark Morris
Speechwriter for the NATO Secretary General
United Kingdom
Thembi Watt
Head of L&D Capability and Skills | Government Skills, Cabinet Office
UK
Mark Morris, Cicero Award-winning professional speechwriter with sixteen years of experience writing at the very highest level. He has written for senior politicians in the United Kingdom and internationally. He is currently speechwriter for the NATO Secretary General. Throughout his writing career he has run countless face-to-face courses to help people write better than they ever thought they could. He has now also helped over 70,000 students from around the world with his online courses with Udemy. Mark is passionate about writing and loves helping people to get the most from their careers by improving their writing skills.
Thembi Watt, a high-performing HR Generalist, works at the centre of Government, with experience in Business Partnering, Capability & Talent, Employee Relations and D&I. Thembi is a true strategic thinker who thrives in complex and sensitive political environments, and is a Chartered FCIPD and Prince 2 accredited.
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